Well, we kind of knew it was coming, but this soon?  It’s only been 72 days of not-so-wedded-bliss, but Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from Kris Humphries, according to Ryan Seacrest, who produces her reality show.  Their over-the-top $10 million wedding, two-day TV  reality special and now divorce saga is just so wrong and [...]

Would you pay someone to write wedding thank you cards on your behalf?   Well, a new Long Island company, WeddingThankYouWriter.com (Valley Stream) is offering such a service to harried newlyweds or those who simply don’t want to take on this task. “We’ve got a team of dedicated penmanship professionals whose sole purpose is to handwrite [...]

OK, girls — this looks like must-see TV and I will bet you my left hand that this is the start of a new franchise.  Coming up next — Brides of Long Island?  Either way, set your TIVOs! This just in: TLC expands its fan-favorite wedding programming with the extravagant new series, The Brides of [...]

Long Island brides, save the date:  October 20th, for the Atlantis Banquets & Events Bridal Showcase. Atlantis Banquets & Events is within the Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center at 431 East Main Street, Riverhead.    This is really a unique, one-of-a-kind setting, from their waterfront location on the Peconic River to the spectacular, on-site aquatic [...]

Casting call from our friends at Bravo: CASTING engaged couples in the LA, NYC tri-states.  If you have HUGE personalities, are successful, ambitious, outrageous, classy, can be over-the-top fun and are getting married in October, November and December, then we want to hear from you!  We want to film your milestone newlywed moments in an [...]

We’re so proud —  of Danfords Hotel & Marina in Port Jefferson!   Danfords, a contemporary harbor-side retreat and LGBT-welcoming hotel, is now a TAG Approved® Accommodation (Travel Alternatives Group ). This program recognizes the property’s non-discriminatory business practices on behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. To coincide with its new position, Danfords [...]

Long Island brides — if you are recently engaged (congrats!!) or just embarking on your wedding planning, here’s a heads up –  “The Bride’s Year Ahead, Revised and Expanded Second Edition,” is about to be released.   Super popular in its first bestselling edition published back in 2004, this second edition that’s about to hit the [...]

Long Island brides, if you’re considering what to wear on your wedding day, think about platinum jewelry, which is still sizzling hot by the looks of last night’s Emmy Awards.  From Gwyneth Paltrow’s stackable bracelets to Julie Bowen’s black diamond drop earrings, Hollywood’s leading television actresses chose to celebrate their achievements with enduring platinum jewelry [...]

Reminder: Have you seen the newly renovated The Inn at New Hyde Park yet?   The site includes a  beautiful, private outdoor garden for ceremonies, and a massive outdoor terrace, in addition to elegant indoor banquet rooms. If you’re scouting wedding venues, this is a  must-see! And here’s a great way to do it –  the [...]

Engaged couple Antoinette Perrie and Philip D’Ambrosio booked a beach venue for this Sunday on Long Island.  Perrie, 57, is a chiropractor and acupuncturist in Queens.  When she and her fiancé sat down to plan their wedding about six months ago, their favorite venue was booked.  “The manager looked at me, and she said, ‘Well, [...]